Early Cold War Era quiz review

Question 1

This theory about the spread on communism believes that one country after another will fall.

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Domino theory

Question 2

Due to a Soviet blockade of East Berlin, American and British troops used this to drop supplies

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Berlin Airlift

Question 3

This organization was created at the end of WWII with the purpose of keeping world peace:

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United Nations

Question 4

This American federal agency was created during the Cold War with the purpose of spying

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CIA

Question 5

Due to the fear of nuclear warfare, many school students were taught this drill:

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Duck and Cover

Question 6

The Soviet Union and the United States were considered ___________ after WWII.

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Superpowers

Question 7

What was the dividing line for the Korean War DMZ zone?

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38th parallel

Question 8

Under Kennedy's administration, which country did we invade during the Bay of Pigs?

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Cuba

Question 9

This plan for recovery granted financial aid to Turkey and Greece to rebuild after WWII:

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Truman Doctrine

Question 10

Which US Senator created a witch-hunt accusing people of being a communist?

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Joseph McCarthy

Question 11

This plan for recovery aided Europe $13 billion to rebuild

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Marshall Plan

Question 12

In a famous speech, what did Winston Churchill warn about descending across Europe?

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Iron Curtain

Question 13

Starting the Space Race this was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space

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Sputnik

Question 14

After being accused of being a communist, people in this industry lost their jobs:

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Movies

Question 15

The U.S. "fought" against this country in the Cold War:

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Soviet Union

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